1 Samuel 28
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 28 of 31
Chapter Summary
Achish puts confidence in David. Saul, having destroyed the mediums, now being forsaken of God, seeks a medium. She raises Samuel. Saul hears of his ruin and faints.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Israel who, abandoned by Jehovah, secretly consults a medium at En-dor on the eve of battle
The dead prophet brought up by the medium, who pronounces Saul's doom and the loss of his kingdom
Woman with a familiar spirit whom Saul visits in disguise to summon Samuel, then feeds the terrified king
Philistine king of Gath who summons David to join his army against Israel
Servant of Achish, named as the neighbor to whom Jehovah is giving Saul's kingdom
Timeline
As the Philistines gather to fight Israel, Achish expects David and his men to join his army, appointing David as his permanent bodyguard.
1 Samuel 28:1-2The Philistines camp at Shunem, and Israel camps at Gilboa. Seeing the massive Philistine army, Saul is terrified, but God refuses to answer his inquiries.
1 Samuel 28:3-6Despite having previously banned mediums, Saul disguises himself and travels at night to En-dor to ask a medium to bring up the spirit of Samuel.
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